US Bridges

County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 25 W · Structure no. 17333

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 141
CrossesBr of Turkey CR
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.50651, -93.68278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 141 over Br of Turkey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.